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Erik Nicholson

Erik Nicholson has 14 years of Oregon criminal courtroom experience. He has earned a reputation as one of the Portland metro area’s most aggressive and effective criminal defense attorneys. Erik specializes in helping individuals charged with crimes with an emphasis on DUI, motor vehicle crimes, and other complex criminal cases.

Erik has a Bachelors degree from Oregon State University and a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from San Francisco’s Golden Gate University School of Law where he finished in the top of his class. He is licensed to practice in all California and Oregon state courts. Erik has successfully defended thousands of clients with charges ranging from petty misdemeanors to serious felonies.

Erik uses his years of experience to know when to fight and when to negotiate. He knows that every case is unique and works closely with his clients to obtain the best possible outcome every time. He is an expert in dealing with complex criminal issues and navigates his clients through the justice system as painlessly as possible.

Erik focuses on criminal defense in Washington, Clackamas, and Yamhill County as well as all local municipal courts (Beaverton, West Linn, Lake Oswego, Gladstone, and Oregon City).

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Erik Nicholson, Portland Criminal Defense Attorney

Tionna LaBria, Lega Assistant, the Law Offices of Erik Nicholson

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Tionna LaBrie

Tionna has been in the business of helping people for over 20 years. She believes in empathy and works to develop meaningful relationships so she can provide each client with the individual help they need. She is a top tier paralegal with extensive knowledge and contacts in all Portland area courts. Tionna spends much of her free time volunteering for local youth activities, managing food banks, and trying out new and healthy recipes.

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The Nicholson Team

Erik and Tionna believe in helping clients in every way they can. They work closely together and promise that your case will receive the personal attention it needs and deserves. Each case receives top priority and is under constant review to ensure the case strategy is generating results and that clients are kept up to date and in the know. They do not have multiple layers of employees screening you from the answers you need.

Trusted by clients for over 12 years

Oksana T.

September 13, 2023.

Erik and his crew are very professional, nice and helpful. He handled my case very well, and saved me from jail. On top, he gave me some advice and information that I will need in the future. The best lawyer you could ever get. Highly recommend!

sylviiav

July 25, 2023.

Got my first (hopefully my last) DUI in the beginning of January. Was extremely overwhelmed! Began to receive all kind of letters in the mail. Erik’s stuck out to me! Gave him a call for a consult. This was done promptly and explained very well. He kept me up to date and broke down anything that I had questions about. If I was unable to reach Erik his secretary Tionna was always quick at returning emails and phone calls! They were a great team to work with. Thank you so much Erik.

Justin D

January 26, 2023.

I highly recommend Mr. Nicholson’s services. His expertise on Oregon law and the Court process made my experience less stressful. Every step of the court process was explained thoroughly and he answered any questions I had. His firm charges a reasonable flat rate with no extra fees. I feel he made every effort possible to find the best outcome for my case.

Craig Sweeney

January 13, 2023.

Confidence Inspiring Advice I had an incident that was the result of my poor judgment. The charges were serious enough that my reputation would be adversely affected and future employment could be jeopardized. I wanted a strong advocate with my best interests in mind. I contacted Attorney Nicholson and after moderate consultation, we had a strong game plan. I was advised by Attorney Nicholson to take specific actions. It did require an investment of time and effort on my part , but the results were more than I had hoped for. We were able to work with the DA to get weighty charges reduced to a simple infraction. Additionally, the paperwork at the courthouse contained a grave error, charge-wise, that would have gone on my record and haunted me. Due to my attorney's vigilance, he caught the mistake and oversaw the correction with the clerk at the courthouse. It was because of the sound advice, and my willingness to work with my attorney, that the results were so favorable. I can wholeheartedly recommend Attorney Nicholson to anyone who may find themselves in a legal predicament

Crix

January 11, 2023.

I hired Erik for a felony DUI case and he delivered what he promised and more. I would 1000000% suggest him to everyone who needs a lawyer

monty1charlie2

December 3, 2022.

Mr Nicholson is a very Professional and personable Attorney. If you work with him (getting him the information he requests, in a timely manner) your case go smoother. His receptionist is very polite and Professional as well. I 've used him twice and got favorable outcomes each time.

breyden errett

November 30, 2022.

Erik Nicholson, I will forever be grateful for the hard work and dedication you have provided to me and my family during my case. Erik did not overpromise during the initial review, yet overdelivered in every way possible during the case. First off, I was very pleased when I was met with Erik's Legal Secrertary, Tionna. Tionna was the first person I met with when hiring Mr. Nicholson and she showed the exact same professionalism as Erik does in and out of the court room. She is an amazing communicator, sharing all the necessary updates before, during and after the case. Erik Nicholson has created and negotiated the best possible outcome for me and the case I was dealing with, and I am very pleased to have found him and Tionna. Without Erik's legal representation, I truly believe the outcome of my case would have turned out very, very poorly. The dedication to my case that Erik provided was outstanding and I can not say that enough. I have never found myself in the position to need a lawyer before this case, and he broke down all the future steps and positions we would be taking along the way, making it easy to understand even as a first time offender. He is very respectable and to me, most importantly, he will never let you feel like you're alone in this process. I HIGHLY, HIGHLY advise for anyone who is looking for legal representation, no matter the magnitude of the case, to speak to Mr. Nicholson and his wonderful Secretary Tionna, if you are looking for the BEST possible outcome.

Jessica Pelinski

November 30, 2022.

Erik came highly recommended to us by a Clackamas county firm. He plead down felony and misdemeanor charges that my 21 year old son first time offender was facing (potential prison time). Erik always made himself available to answer our questions. He is detail oriented when explaining things, punctual, courteous, honest, personable, and very reliable. He is worth every penny and I give him the highest recommendation possible.

Daniel Whitley

November 9, 2022.

Erik was great to work with. He made the whole process very easy and made it so that we only had to return to Hillsboro once to settle the entire case. He also helped us to get started on the transfer of probation from Oregon to Washington. He was continually updating us and was almost always available (except when in court) to answer any questions that we had.